Offleash KLA k9 Services

**Author credit: Helen St.Pierre owner of No Monkey Business Dog Training** Repeat after me. Muzzled dogs are NOT BAD DOGS. Muzzled dogs have good humans. ... Muzzled dogs can have more experiences because they are managed. Their quality of life is INCREASED because of the muzzle. Muzzled dogs can still have treats. Muzzled dogs are not miserable. Muzzled dogs are muzzled for ALL KINDS OF REASONS. Not just aggression. Maybe they eat too much stuff off the ground and get sick. Maybe they play too rough. Maybe they over correct when startled. Maybe they want to eat squirrels. Maybe they need to learn better social skills. Not all dogs in a muzzle have a bite history, some have them on to prevent that in the first place. Sometimes the muzzle is more for the HUMAN than the DOG because it allows them to feel more confident. Big dogs, small dogs, and all breeds and sizes need muzzles sometimes. It is not a breed specific tool. Muzzled dogs are GOOD DOGS WITH GREAT HUMANS who are setting their dog up to not fail. Judging a dog in a muzzle and their owner is the same as judging someone for wearing a helmet. They are choosing safety and being proactive and it takes WORK to get your dog to a level that they are happily working and walking around in a muzzle so kudos to the humans and dogs I work with who put that time in to better their dogs lives. If you see a dog in a muzzle, don’t stare, don’t ask rude questions, just say nice job, great looking dog! And carry on. Believe me, you will have just made that humans day.

This is old but still true: Many years ago I was against e collars in training. Then I saw some of the best in the world using them properly and realized I was ...being ignorant. Many years ago I was against using food in training. Then I saw some of the best in the world using it properly and realized I was being ignorant. Thank God for those that came before me. I owe you all.

So many clients / friends seem so confused and thrown off when I suggest/ introduce the leash in the house concept. It changes everything !

Chewie aka Chewbarka aka Chewburculosis aka CHEWIEOFF! You drive us crazy but you are so full of love and that face I mean come on! Just a little Sunday morning puppy love

Calm. Cool. Collected. I work our boys every day on these little drills. Not only is it essential for their every day balance, but with a new baby on the way, it is IMPERATIVE that they are tuned into me, and show great impulse control - especially when it comes to the vehicle. I need them to wait patiently while I get my babe safely strapped in. Even though they know a car ride inevitably means a trip to the beach to swim (both of their favourite things!) they must maintain composure. Looking forward to the day I can take on clients again and help provide families with solutions to navigate the chaos that can be kids + dogs! #fortheloveofdogs